By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Imani is a name with African origins, primarily associated with Swahili culture, meaning "faith" or "belief." While traditionally used for both genders in East Africa, it has become more commonly…
Izaak is a masculine name that represents a distinctive spelling variation of Isaac, which derives from the Hebrew name Yitzchak, meaning "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice." This spelling reflects…
Modern invented name
Jakhi is a contemporary masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may represent a modern variation of Jack or Jacob, or it could have roots in various cultural traditions including African,…
Kadyn is a modern masculine name with contemporary appeal, representing a creative spelling variation of Caden/Kaden. These names likely derive from a Gaelic surname meaning 'battle' or possibly from…
Kevon appears to be a modern variation of Kevin, possibly influenced by the trend of names ending with the '-on' suffix. Kevin originated as an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín, derived…
German
"dear friend"
Levin, known in the U.S. mostly as a surname, is a Top 100 boys' name in Germany. There have been saints with variations of this name, whose meaning relates to love.
Munir is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'luminous,' 'shining,' or 'enlightened.' Widely used throughout the Muslim world, the name appears in various cultures from North Africa through…
English color name, Persian
"sky blue; lapis lazuli"
Azure is a colorful choice and currently, a gender neutral option, given to around 30 girls and 30 boys each year. Chosen by Elon Musk for his daughter, it fits in with other blue-toned color names…
Bodin is a masculine name with Scandinavian and Slavic origins. In Swedish, it derives from 'bud' meaning 'messenger' or 'herald,' while in Slavic languages it relates to 'to be awake' or 'to watch.'…
Darey is a modern masculine name that appears to be a variant of Darcy or possibly derived from the word 'dare,' suggesting boldness and courage. As a relatively uncommon name, Darey offers a…
Place-name
"the house of the soul of Ptah"
We had Egypt listed as a girls-only place-name until singer Alicia Keys and rap producer husband Swizz Beatz used it for their son...and why not? Egypt certainly works as well for a boy as for a…
Variation of Laurence, English from Latin
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
A variant form of Laurence or Lawrence which ranked in the #200s in the US from the 1900s through to the 1960s. It didn't fall off the boys' Top 1000 until the late 1990s, following the huge…
Nylan is a modern masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from similar-sounding names like Nolan or created as a contemporary variation. Its construction suggests Nordic or Celtic…
Urdu and Indian form of Uwais, Arabic
"wolf"
A variation of the Arabic name Uwais, this animal-inspired name was a fast rising choice in England and Wales in 2023. It ultimately derives from an archaic Arabic word for wolf and is notably borne…
English
"rope maker"
Cowboyish occupational name that's one of the hottest choices below the Top 1000, increasing in rank more than 5000 places since the year 2000. Roper may not be a unique choice much longer.
Nature name
Like Sky and Sunshine, this fluffy name from the hippie 1970s has floated back onto the naming radar. It's similarity of Clyde and Claude help to ground it.
Irish, variation of Fionnan
With Finn, Finley, Finnegan, and Flynn in the charts, Finan offers another way to get to that popular sound. A spelling variant of Fionnan, Finan is an Irish name that means "little, white and…
English or Scandinavian
"hero or from the hall"
Halen is a cool surname name that will be especially appealing to fans of Van Halen.
Rehan is a masculine name with multicultural origins, primarily used in Arabic, Persian, and South Asian cultures. In Arabic, it means 'sweet-smelling herb' or 'fragrant plant,' often specifically…
Romel is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. It's often considered a variant of Romell or Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome, suggesting meanings related to "from Rome" or…
